In Odesa region, the car of Reni Mayor Ihor Plekhov overturned. His mother died, and his five-year-old son sustained numerous injuries.
A 36-year-old Kyiv resident survived after falling from the 19th floor onto a parked car in the Dnipro district. He was hospitalized with severe injuries, likely after a suicide attempt.
Former Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Andriy Parubiy was shot dead in Lviv. The assailant, dressed as a courier, fired 7 shots, then fled on a bicycle.
Andriy Parubiy, former chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, was shot dead in Lviv. An unknown assailant fired several shots and then disappeared.
An assassination attempt on Andriy Parubiy has been made in Lviv. The politician's condition is currently unknown.
The launch of Defence City is a positive step for Ukraine's defense industry, but expert Ihor Zhdanov emphasizes the need for separate support mechanisms for enterprises that produce critically important parts but do not meet formal criteria. He calls for a review of the status of aviation enterprises and consideration of the realities of war.
An opinion column by financial expert Olena Sosedka.
Author's article by Ihor Harbaruk: Ukraine takes off the rose-tinted glasses of democracy — what European politics hides.
Another crew member died as a result of a Russian strike on one of the Ukrainian Navy ships. The total number of dead has risen to two people.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will visit Tianjin on August 31 to participate in the SCO summit. Political scientist Taras Zahorodnii explained the leaders' goals and China's role in this event.
First Deputy Minister of Defense Ivan Havryliuk explained the economic and military-political significance of Crimea for Ukraine. He noted that the military return of the peninsula is complicated due to Russia's and its allies' resource advantage.
Ukrainian airlines have become leaders in the segment of UN aviation missions, occupying 43% of the market. This contributes to the economy and maintains the qualifications of pilots, demonstrating the competitiveness of the Ukrainian aviation industry.
The Defence City initiative is designed to restart the defense industry, but the aviation industry, which is an economic driver, is only partially taken into account. Its development requires separate targeted support mechanisms.
First Deputy Minister of Defense Ivan Havryliuk stated that the effectiveness of air defense is high, but not yet maximal. He noted that almost all of the 30 missiles were shot down, and fewer than 20 of over 400 UAVs hit their targets.
A popular Instagram blogger with 300,000 followers was fined UAH 4. 8 million for systematic advertising of online casinos. Lawyer Yevhen Pronin explained that this is a logical consequence of the state's new approach to controlling gambling advertising.
The State Aviation Service transferred the authority to repair Mi-8 helicopters to the foreign company AAL Group Ltd, which has ties to the Russian defense complex. Experts consider this a threat to Ukraine's national security.
Lawyer Oleh Shram notes that public discussions cannot overshadow the criminal proceedings against NABU official Ruslan Magamedrasulov. He emphasizes the need to adhere to legal procedures, not social media voting.
The SBU accuses Magamedrasulov and his father of selling industrial hemp to the Russian Federation.
Laws establishing the legal regime of Defence City to support defense industry enterprises have been sent to President Zelenskyy for signature. Residents will receive tax benefits and simplified customs procedures, taking into account the position of the aviation industry.
Ukrainian civil aviation maintains competitiveness despite the war, implementing innovations and modernizing its fleet. Antonov Airlines received international recognition, and "Aviakompania Konstanta" strengthened its positions in the global market, displacing Russians.
